The award recognized Thornburgh’s exemplary accomplishments as a member of the financial community and his encouragement of the highest standards in the financial industry. Harold McGraw III, chairman, president, and CEO of The McGraw-Hill Companies and chairman of the National Council on Economic Education made the presentation on April 19.
“Dick has generously shared his own expertise and passion for financial literacy and all the benefits it conveys,” said McGraw. “He has worked tirelessly for greater transparency in the securities industry to increase investor confidence. At the same time he has initiated and supported significant investor education programs, promoting responsible and intelligent investment practices.”
The Nasdaq Education Foundation supports the NCEE and recognizes high school teachers for their originality, creativity, and effectiveness in furthering students' awareness of the financial markets, the capital formation process, principles of investing, personal finance, entrepreneurship, and the operation of market economies.
SIA’s Foundation for Investor Education is best known for The Stock Market Game Program™, which since 1977 has helped nearly nine-million students understand the importance of savings and investing while improving their critical thinking and decision-making skills.
During Thornburgh’s chairmanship, SIA has enhanced this program, establishing the “Capitol Hill Challenge” in which members of Congress support teams in their districts.
